Today’s
scripture: Psalm 31:21-22
I know I’ve written this before, but I’m continually amazed that the God of the
Universe, the Creator of all things, wants to hear my voice.
Astounding.
He wants to hear my praises. My needs. My intervention for others.
Somehow, amidst the millions of other voices crying out, He hears me. He hears
my voice. And He listens.
Astounding.
He invites me to crawl on His lap, lay my head on His chest, and share what’s
on my heart.
And He invites you to do the same. Praise Him. Call out to Him. Share what’s on
your heart. He’s listening.
To me. To you.
Simply astounding.
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Tuesday, November 04, 2014
Give Ear to My Words (Psalm 5:1-3)
Growing up in church, I learned many of the old standards, such as "How Great Thou Art" and "It Is Well With My Soul." I also learned many (at the time) contemporary praise songs. Praise songs were a bit different "in the day" from what they are today. They were more hymn-like, and most seemed to come directly from scripture.
One that I loved was pulled from today's verses. Take a few minutes to listen to this song taken directly from the King James Version.
Putting God's word to music is a wonderful way to memorize its truths ... and these verses certainly hold much truth.
God will always "give ear" and listen to my prayers ... and my cries. When I listen, He will speak to me. When crises hit, I can look up to Him, knowing He's there, just waiting for me to crawl on His lap.
There's one last truth that touches my heart:
Putting God's word to music is a wonderful way to memorize its truths ... and these verses certainly hold much truth.
God will always "give ear" and listen to my prayers ... and my cries. When I listen, He will speak to me. When crises hit, I can look up to Him, knowing He's there, just waiting for me to crawl on His lap.
There's one last truth that touches my heart:
My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;In the morning ... in the morning.
In the morning I will direct it to You ...
I need to start each day, just talking with my Father God. Starting the day with Him is the best way to keep my mind and heart on Him.
O Lord, this morning, I direct my voice to You, knowing that You're listening.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Does God Hear Me? (Psalm 28:1-2)
Today's
scripture: Psalm 28:1-2
I know I've written about this before, but I love the fact that God listens to me when I call. He hears my cries and revels in my praises.
There are times, though, when I feel His silence. He doesn't seem to be answering ... perhaps He isn't even hearing me.
Whenever I have these thoughts, I shut them down right away (sometimes, it may take a moment or two while I have a private pity party!). Why? It's because I really to have confidence that He hears my cries, just as He heard David's cry.
Every time David prayed, whether in joy or in anguish, He was certain his God was listening. I can have that same certainty, and so can you.
Just because God seems silent doesn't mean that He is. He may be waiting quietly for us to acknowledge His presence. He may be waiting for His timing. He may be asking us to be patient and just trust Him.
No matter the reason, we need to always come to His throne with our cries and praises.
He will answer ... in His time and according to His purpose.
I know I've written about this before, but I love the fact that God listens to me when I call. He hears my cries and revels in my praises.
There are times, though, when I feel His silence. He doesn't seem to be answering ... perhaps He isn't even hearing me.
Whenever I have these thoughts, I shut them down right away (sometimes, it may take a moment or two while I have a private pity party!). Why? It's because I really to have confidence that He hears my cries, just as He heard David's cry.
Every time David prayed, whether in joy or in anguish, He was certain his God was listening. I can have that same certainty, and so can you.
Just because God seems silent doesn't mean that He is. He may be waiting quietly for us to acknowledge His presence. He may be waiting for His timing. He may be asking us to be patient and just trust Him.
No matter the reason, we need to always come to His throne with our cries and praises.
He will answer ... in His time and according to His purpose.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Cry Out to God (Psalm 138:3)
Today's
scripture: Psalm 138:3
How often do you cry out? Because of the pain? Because of a broken relationship? Because of financial devastation? Because of the loss of a loved one?
Some of us cry out every day ... perhaps every minute. We cry out for reasons. We cry out for answers. We cry out in confusion.
And when we're all cried out, we sit quietly. Waiting. Wondering.
Is God even listening? Does He hear our cries? Does He even care?
In our darkest moments when we feel alone and tired, we can be sure of one thing: He is listening. He does hear our cries.
And He does answer. According to His will and in His time, He does answer.
When we believe—when we really, truly believe—that truth, we can be confident that He'll give us what we need for that moment, He'll comfort us, He'll provide for us, He'll protect us.
He'll make us "bold with strength in [our] souls."
Never be afraid to cry out to God, to bare your soul. He can take it. He'll listen with all-encompassing love. He'll hear your cries ... and He'll answer.
How often do you cry out? Because of the pain? Because of a broken relationship? Because of financial devastation? Because of the loss of a loved one?
Some of us cry out every day ... perhaps every minute. We cry out for reasons. We cry out for answers. We cry out in confusion.
And when we're all cried out, we sit quietly. Waiting. Wondering.
Is God even listening? Does He hear our cries? Does He even care?
In our darkest moments when we feel alone and tired, we can be sure of one thing: He is listening. He does hear our cries.
And He does answer. According to His will and in His time, He does answer.
When we believe—when we really, truly believe—that truth, we can be confident that He'll give us what we need for that moment, He'll comfort us, He'll provide for us, He'll protect us.
He'll make us "bold with strength in [our] souls."
Never be afraid to cry out to God, to bare your soul. He can take it. He'll listen with all-encompassing love. He'll hear your cries ... and He'll answer.
Monday, June 09, 2014
Attend to My Prayer (Psalm 61:1-2)
Today's
scripture: Psalm 61:1-2
I know I've written this before, but I find it amazing that the God of the universe, the Creator of all things, "attends[s] to my prayer ..." He listens to me. He wants to hear my voice.
It is humbling ...
No matter where I am, God hears me. No matter how low the valley or how high the mountaintop, He listens to my cries.
I've probably written this before too, but one of my favorite names by which God calls Himself is Abba ... Daddy. The psalmist writes, "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I." When my heart is overwhelmed, when the pain is almost more than I can bear, when the weariness is bone-deep, when loneliness closes in ... I know I can cry out to my Daddy.
I can crawl onto His lap and lay my head on his chest ... and He will hear me. He will "attend to my prayer." He will offer peace, comfort, and strength. He will wrap me in His arms of love.
Are you crying out today? Is your heart overwhelmed? Then climb onto your Daddy's lap. Share your pain with Him.
He will hear you ...
I know I've written this before, but I find it amazing that the God of the universe, the Creator of all things, "attends[s] to my prayer ..." He listens to me. He wants to hear my voice.
It is humbling ...
No matter where I am, God hears me. No matter how low the valley or how high the mountaintop, He listens to my cries.
I've probably written this before too, but one of my favorite names by which God calls Himself is Abba ... Daddy. The psalmist writes, "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I." When my heart is overwhelmed, when the pain is almost more than I can bear, when the weariness is bone-deep, when loneliness closes in ... I know I can cry out to my Daddy.
I can crawl onto His lap and lay my head on his chest ... and He will hear me. He will "attend to my prayer." He will offer peace, comfort, and strength. He will wrap me in His arms of love.
Are you crying out today? Is your heart overwhelmed? Then climb onto your Daddy's lap. Share your pain with Him.
He will hear you ...
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
God Listens! (Psalm 20:9)
Today's scripture: Psalm 20:9
I know I’ve written about this before, but I have to write again … the Lord of the universe, the Sovereign Creator, the Alpha and Omega listens to us! And He answers us when we call out to Him!
Even though we so often fail Him, even though we let our focus drift from Him, He still lovingly hears our cries. He hears our prayers for intercession or healing or provision. And He always—always—answers.
A few days ago, I wrote how God answers prayers—yes, no, and wait. There’s never a time when He ignores us. There’s never a moment when He says, “I don’t think I’ll listen to [insert your name] today.”
It’s another mystery to think that God hears millions of voices simultaneously, but He does. And your voice is just as precious to Him as any other crying out to Him.
Call out to Him today, this very moment. Tell Him what’s on your heart. Lay it all at the foot of His throne. Know—beyond doubt—that He’s listening. Know—beyond doubt—that He’ll answer your call.
I know I’ve written about this before, but I have to write again … the Lord of the universe, the Sovereign Creator, the Alpha and Omega listens to us! And He answers us when we call out to Him!
Even though we so often fail Him, even though we let our focus drift from Him, He still lovingly hears our cries. He hears our prayers for intercession or healing or provision. And He always—always—answers.
A few days ago, I wrote how God answers prayers—yes, no, and wait. There’s never a time when He ignores us. There’s never a moment when He says, “I don’t think I’ll listen to [insert your name] today.”
It’s another mystery to think that God hears millions of voices simultaneously, but He does. And your voice is just as precious to Him as any other crying out to Him.
Call out to Him today, this very moment. Tell Him what’s on your heart. Lay it all at the foot of His throne. Know—beyond doubt—that He’s listening. Know—beyond doubt—that He’ll answer your call.
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